June 2023 - Wontumi Online

30 Jun

2023 Joseph Siaw Agyepong Distinguished Lecture On Public Health: Stakeholders Call For More Financial Support To Address NCDs

Wontumi2News2023 Joseph Siaw Agyepong Distinguished Lecture On Public Health

Prof. Peter Lamptey, a professor in Global Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) at London School of Hygiene& Tropical Medicine/President Emeritus FHI360, has noted that lack of finances to combat NCDs is posing a challenge to efforts to curb the risk of increase. Speaking on the topic Combatting Noncommunicable Diseases: Africa’s Greatest Health Challenges, he noted that the funds available globally to address NCDs as compared to HIV/AIDS, Malaria etc, is nothing to write home about. “There is virtually no response at all to combat NCDs as compared to HIV/AIDS and malaria and it is part of the reasons why NCDs continue to…

30 Jun

Factors That Will Determine 2024 Election Cannot Be Compared To Scenarios In Assin North By-election – NPP Former Chairman

Wontumi2NewsMr. Daniel Appianin

Former chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Upper Denkyera West constituency in the central region, Mr. Daniel Appianin has said that factors that transpired to the defeat of the NPP in the Assin North by-election cannot be measured to 2024 general election. He said it'll be a mistake to conclude that the NPP can't win the Assin North seat in 2024, adding that, the Assin North by-election cannot be used to project what will transpire in the 2024 general elections for both parties. Speaking on Wontumi Privilege Morning show, hosted by Oheneba Nana Aseidu on friday, June…

30 Jun

The Manipulation Of Delegate Album Was The Root Cause Of Our Downfall At Assin North- Patrick Asomaning

Wontumi1NewsAssin North elections, Movement in The Morning, Patrick Asomaning Darkwa

Parliamentary candidate hopeful for Kade constituency, Patrick Darkwa Asomaning, has said that the delegate album was the root cause of the New Patriotic Party losing to the National Democratic congress at the just ended Assin North by-election. He revealed this in an interview with Kwaku Dawuro, on Movement in the morning show, which is airs on Movement TV/Wontumi radio, by stating that it was unfair for favoritism to take place in the making of the delegate album, and advised that more attention should be paid to the grassroot members of the NPP. ''In relation to Assin North, I am pained…

30 Jun

President Akufo-Addo Congratulates President Maada Bio On His Re-Election

Wontumi2Featured, NewsPresident Akufo-Addo, President Maada Bio

On behalf of the people and Government of Ghana, I congratulate warmly His Excellency Julius Maada Bio on his re-election as President of the Republic of Sierra Leone in the presidential election of Saturday, 24th June 2023. The Sierra Leonean people are to be applauded for their peaceful and orderly conduct in the elections, which has strengthened the frontiers of multiparty democracy in Sierra Leone. I commend his closest challenger, Dr. Samura Kamara, and the All Peoples Congress, for a well-fought electioneering campaign. It is the hope of all well-meaning democrats in and out of West Africa that their reaction to…

30 Jun

Assin North By-election: NDC Enticed Residents Of Assin North With Money – NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman

Wontumi2NewsChairman Wontumi

The Ashanti Regional Chairman Of the New Patriotic Party, Mr. Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Popularly known as Chairman Wontumi) has disclosed that the NDC was actively involved in money sharing to convince residents of Assin North for votes during last Tuesday's by-election conducted in the area. Chairman Wontumi Speaking in an interview on Wontumi Privilege Morning show, the Ashanti regional chairman revealed that the NDC through their ways and means to win the by-election disbursed monies to the electorate around the catchment areas of Assin north to win the heart of the people and their votes as well Responding to a…

30 Jun

We’re Working On Concerns Raised By Bank Of Ghana – Fidelity Bank Assures

Wontumi1BusinessBank of Ghana, Fidelity Bank

Fidelity Bank has assured stakeholders and customers that the bank is addressing the reporting concerns raised by the Bank of Ghana. In the interim, Fidelity said, it has reached agreements with its partner banks to aid in the seamless completion of foreign exchange transactions on behalf of Fidelity Bank. “We refer to Bank of Ghana’s notice to the public, of a suspension of our Foreign Exchange trading licence, and wish to reiterate that this does not in any way affect Fidelity Bank’s normal banking operations. “While we address the reporting concerns raised by our regulator, we have in the interim…

30 Jun

Roads To Petroleum Tanker Yards To Be Rebuilt Within 6 Months – Roads Ministry

Wontumi2BusinessPetroleum Tanker Yards

Following the suspension of the strike by the Tanker Drivers Association, the Ministry of Roads and Highways has promised to oversee the works of all roads that lead to the yards of these tanker drivers. According to the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry, Nasir Ahmad Yartey, the Tema Oil Refinery road had been awarded to a contractor but couldn't commence work because of the heavy rains last month. He however stated that the contractor has begun works and is currently constructing culverts, drainage systems and widening the road before the main road construction begins. Speaking on Citi FM's Eyewitness…

30 Jun

Automobile Sector Backbone To Industrialisation, AfCFTA Sustainability – Wamkele Mene

Wontumi2BusinessWamkele Mene

Secretary-General of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, Wamkele Mene, has touted the budding automobile sector as a critical backbone to industrialization and subsequent sustainability of the free trade area. He stressed that industrialization thrives on the shoulders of technology and efficient transportation systems for the movement of factors of production, be it the movement of raw materials, finished goods, or human resources, hence the ability to develop a robust local automobile sector will be a catalyst for industrial growth, translating into GDP growth and economic transformation. The Secretary-General, therefore, called on governments of various African countries as…

30 Jun

FNB Ghana Confirms Temporary Holding On Foreign Exchange License

Wontumi2BusinessFirst National Bank Ghana

The First National Bank Ghana has confirmed a temporarily halt to the processing of new or pending foreign exchange transactions for 30 days due to ongoing engagements with the Bank of Ghana. A statement issued in Accra by Mr Delali Dzidzienyo, the Head, Marketing and Corporate Affairs, said to minimize any possible disruptions, “we have made temporary arrangements with partner banks to initiate and complete foreign exchange deals for and on behalf the Bank and its clients, should the need arise.” It said the bank held themselves to the highest operational and regulatory standards in every aspect of our business.…

30 Jun

Dr. Afriyie Akoto Secures Big Tractor Deal For Ghana

Wontumi2BusinessDr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto

A flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto has secured a tractor manufacturing plant deal for Ghana to boost mechanised farming and increase agriculture growth. The deal is also expected to benefit other countries in the West African sub-region. This follows extensive discussions held between Dr. Akoto, Ghana’s immediate past Minister of Food and Agriculture and directors of Hattat Traktör during his recent visit to Turkey where he delivered the keynote address as the Special Guest of Honor at the African Investors Council Forum. The discussions primarily focused on the provision of enabling environment for…